Background
3D’s early beginnings can be traced back to 1962 when Morton Heilig invented the Sensorama simulator. It provided 3D video feedback, as well motion, audio, and haptic feedbacks to produce a virtual environment. The next stage of development was Dr. Ivan Sutherland's completion of his pioneering work in 1968. He created a head-mounted display that produced a 3D, virtual environment by presenting a left and right still image of that environment.
Availability of technology as well as impractical costs held back the development and application of virtual environments until the 1980s. Applications were limited to military ventures in the United States. Since then, further research and technological advancements have allowed new doors to be opened to application in various other areas such as education, entertainment, and manufacturing.
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